When you start your own business or stop being an employee to pursue life as a freelancer, there’s a steep learning curve. You’ve got this wonderful chance to work flexibly, to make money doing something that you love, and to grow something of your own. But, you also have a lot to learn. There’s marketing, … Read more
Some jobs can be dull and monotonous, and sometimes this means employees just plod through the work without really doing as much as they could. This might be fine in the short-term, but it is no good for them or your business in the long run. They need to be happy in their work and … Read more
Whether you are a big believer in global warming or don’t think that humans have impacted the world whatsoever, it’s hard to deny the power of the weather. These primal forces have the energy to level cities, destroy other parts of nature, and, most importantly, can easily put a halt to your business. Having to … Read more
If you are reliant on outdated modes of working and archaic technologies, you are going to damage your business. We are living in the 21st Century, and the business world has moved on. While not all developments will stick, there are still those that will better your business, thus improving your life, as well as … Read more
The current trend in freelance work shows that more of us than ever are now recognizing how fantastic this lifestyle can be. Forget long hours and unreasonable demands. When you work for yourself, you’re in control. You can dictate your own hours, set up a home office which suits you, and generally live your best … Read more
If you’ve been in employment before, you’ll remember well the joy of those days when your boss was out of the office. Whether they were on vacation or away for business, you could finally breathe easy. You and your colleagues probably threw caution to the wind, and even put your feet on your desks in … Read more
When you’re running a business, it’s important to always have a plan or a goal that your striving to reach. If you’ve not been in the business world long, or you’re new to this industry, then it’s understandable that you may feel unsure about your new ideas or plans for your business. One mistake can … Read more
With all the technology at a company’s fingertips, it’s easy to focus on the things which are unimportant. As Steve Jobs says: “you’ve got to start with the customer experience and work backward.” The consumer is the most vital ingredient in your success. Find out what he or she wants and give it to them. … Read more
The whole world has exploded with technology and, though the internet is still pretty young in years, it has made a huge impact. For all of the traditional businesses that still exist, there is a strong argument that almost every business is a tech company in some way. Whether your only dalliance with tech is … Read more
If there’s one thing that most business owners dread to deal with, it’s finances! Whether you’re not great with numbers or you just don’t know how to best manage them, here are three different tips to help you. 1. Stay Organized First of all, you absolutely have to be sure that you can stay … Read more
In the years of early computers, personal digital assistants, or PDAs, were all the rage. These small devices could help you to organize your life, giving you access to loads of the tools found on your normal PC, along with the portability of something which could fit into a pocket. Of course, since then, times … Read more
If there is one thing which many people want above all others, it is a career which inspires genuine passion in them. However, far too many of us simply do the same thing day after day, keeping our fingers crossed that the right opportunity is just around the corner. But if you don’t do anything … Read more
Career-building is one of those things that seems easy until you are actually trying to do it. The truth is that being able to build your career takes time, a lot of patience and the ability to understanding what you need to be doing at all times. If you are currently in a position where … Read more
Growing your business is probably something that you’re going to be pretty focused on, and so you should be. Businesses that stand still for too long and don’t show any real ambition always tend to fail sooner or later. It’s never good to get too comfortable, even when your business is doing well. So you … Read more
When it comes to business, your ultimate overall goal is often going to be to make money. Nobody ever intends to go into business if it’s not going to be profitable. That’s just not how things go. However, you have to really make sure that your mind is on the money if you want that … Read more